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Tug
SVITZER BIDSTON
MMSI 235014278 · Call sign MCYT8
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Tug
Flag
GBRLength
28 m
Beam
11 m
Draft
6 m
Call sign
MCYT8
IMO
9286695
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
A British working tug, SVITZER BIDSTON measures 28 metres. She carries a 11 m beam and a 6-metre draft. Find her under MMSI 235014278, call sign MCYT8, IMO 9286695. Sign SVITZER BIDSTON up free to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and join a fleet that looks after its own.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 22:05 UTC
Position
53.4286° N, 3.0063° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
72°
Destination
RIVER MERSEY
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About SVITZER BIDSTON
What kind of vessel is SVITZER BIDSTON?
SVITZER BIDSTON is a Tug flagged to United Kingdom.
Where was SVITZER BIDSTON last seen?
SVITZER BIDSTON was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is SVITZER BIDSTON's MMSI?
SVITZER BIDSTON's MMSI is 235014278. Call sign MCYT8. IMO 9286695.
How big is SVITZER BIDSTON?
SVITZER BIDSTON is about 28 m long, 11 m on the beam, drawing 6 m.
Is SVITZER BIDSTON on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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